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Brian wrote:
Mike Coslo wrote I think this is one of those cases where some people think that their membership is a subscription to QST. Its a lot more than that. ARRL does a lot for Amateurs, even those who hate the organization. - Mike KB3EIA - Fair enough. I dislike some of the policies that the ARRL has promoted in the past, and felt as if the ARRL did not represent me even though I have been a member since 1986. Well, there you go! As a member, I'll pay a lot more attnetion to what you have to say. - Mike KB3EIA - |
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Mike Coslo wrote in message ...
Brian wrote: Mike Coslo wrote I think this is one of those cases where some people think that their membership is a subscription to QST. Its a lot more than that. ARRL does a lot for Amateurs, even those who hate the organization. - Mike KB3EIA - Fair enough. I dislike some of the policies that the ARRL has promoted in the past, and felt as if the ARRL did not represent me even though I have been a member since 1986. Well, there you go! As a member, I'll pay a lot more attnetion to what you have to say. - Mike KB3EIA - Mike, don't let Dee hear you say that. ;^) I must hold an official ARRL elected office to have any influence. I wonder what elected office she holds in an effort to stem the tide of change? |
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"Brian" wrote in message om... Mike Coslo wrote in message ... Brian wrote: Mike Coslo wrote I think this is one of those cases where some people think that their membership is a subscription to QST. Its a lot more than that. ARRL does a lot for Amateurs, even those who hate the organization. - Mike KB3EIA - Fair enough. I dislike some of the policies that the ARRL has promoted in the past, and felt as if the ARRL did not represent me even though I have been a member since 1986. Well, there you go! As a member, I'll pay a lot more attnetion to what you have to say. - Mike KB3EIA - Mike, don't let Dee hear you say that. ;^) I must hold an official ARRL elected office to have any influence. Not necessarily. You merely need to convince the majority that your view is correct so that people who have the same agenda as you will be elected. I wonder what elected office she holds in an effort to stem the tide of change? I choose to vote for officials who have the goals that I believe in. While I disagree with the probable changes that are coming, they are not so heinous that I see a need to rearrange my priorities to personally fight them. They are changes I can live with should they come to pass. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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Dee D. Flint wrote:
"Brian" wrote in message om... Mike Coslo wrote in message ... Brian wrote: Mike Coslo wrote I think this is one of those cases where some people think that their membership is a subscription to QST. Its a lot more than that. ARRL does a lot for Amateurs, even those who hate the organization. - Mike KB3EIA - Fair enough. I dislike some of the policies that the ARRL has promoted in the past, and felt as if the ARRL did not represent me even though I have been a member since 1986. Well, there you go! As a member, I'll pay a lot more attnetion to what you have to say. - Mike KB3EIA - Mike, don't let Dee hear you say that. ;^) I must hold an official ARRL elected office to have any influence. Not necessarily. You merely need to convince the majority that your view is correct so that people who have the same agenda as you will be elected. Good heavens. I appreciate that you believe that people should work for what they believe in. But I can paraphrase what you are saying is that if a person isn't willing to get heavily involved, then they are welcome to shut up. That isn't democracy, representative or otherwise, it's a virtual dictatorship. In my club, I listen to everyone. You would just listen to the other board members. I can imagine the response when someone wants to know where the money is gone, and has some ideas on how it should be spent. I guess you would tell them it isn't any of their business since they don't care to be a member of the board? I wonder what elected office she holds in an effort to stem the tide of change? I choose to vote for officials who have the goals that I believe in. While I disagree with the probable changes that are coming, they are not so heinous that I see a need to rearrange my priorities to personally fight them. They are changes I can live with should they come to pass. Sure. And that's fine. But you seem to be telling Brian that he can't have his opinion. It may be stronger than your's but that's how some people are. - Mike KB3EIA - |
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"Mike Coslo" wrote in message et... Dee D. Flint wrote: "Brian" wrote in message om... Mike Coslo wrote in message ... Brian wrote: Mike Coslo wrote I think this is one of those cases where some people think that their membership is a subscription to QST. Its a lot more than that. ARRL does a lot for Amateurs, even those who hate the organization. - Mike KB3EIA - Fair enough. I dislike some of the policies that the ARRL has promoted in the past, and felt as if the ARRL did not represent me even though I have been a member since 1986. Well, there you go! As a member, I'll pay a lot more attnetion to what you have to say. - Mike KB3EIA - Mike, don't let Dee hear you say that. ;^) I must hold an official ARRL elected office to have any influence. Not necessarily. You merely need to convince the majority that your view is correct so that people who have the same agenda as you will be elected. Good heavens. I appreciate that you believe that people should work for what they believe in. But I can paraphrase what you are saying is that if a person isn't willing to get heavily involved, then they are welcome to shut up. That isn't democracy, representative or otherwise, it's a virtual dictatorship. No that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying change doesn't happen without work. Since Brian chooses only to complain and not dig in and do the work, then he can't expect change. Brian's approach of changing because Brian wants the change is the dictatorial approach. In my club, I listen to everyone. You would just listen to the other board members. No, any dues paying member has a right to be heard. They just can't expect change unless they do more. At the very least they need to convince other club members and then bring it to a vote of the general membership. But again this requires WORK. I can imagine the response when someone wants to know where the money is gone, and has some ideas on how it should be spent. I guess you would tell them it isn't any of their business since they don't care to be a member of the board? All who pay dues have a right to examine the books. All who do not agree with where the money is going have a right to bring it up in a general club meeting and ask for a vote. But guess what. The latter two activities once again require WORK. I wonder what elected office she holds in an effort to stem the tide of change? I choose to vote for officials who have the goals that I believe in. While I disagree with the probable changes that are coming, they are not so heinous that I see a need to rearrange my priorities to personally fight them. They are changes I can live with should they come to pass. Sure. And that's fine. But you seem to be telling Brian that he can't have his opinion. It may be stronger than your's but that's how some people are. - Mike KB3EIA - No Brian is welcome to his opinion. But if he isn't willing to do the work to effect a change then he is being unrealistic in expecting that change to come to pass. That is all. He wants things to change just by saying he wants them to change. I am challenging that self-centered, simplistic, and unrealistic expectation. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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"Dee D. Flint" wrote in message igy.com...
No that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying change doesn't happen without work. Since Brian chooses only to complain and not dig in and do the work, then he can't expect change. Brian's approach of changing because Brian wants the change is the dictatorial approach. Dictator Dee doth protestith too much. I think I've been persuasive in my arguments with respect to changes within the ARS. We've even got Hans discussing one full license class w/o a Morse Code exam requirement, and a learners permit. Gee, where have we heard that before? No Brian is welcome to his opinion. But if he isn't willing to do the work to effect a change then he is being unrealistic in expecting that change to come to pass. That is all. He wants things to change just by saying he wants them to change. I am challenging that self-centered, simplistic, and unrealistic expectation. No, Dee. Your self-centered, complex, and unrealistic expectation that I lead a coup at the ARRL so that I can then have the ARRL effect changes at the FCC is just not going to happen. Ever heard of working smarter, not harder? Brian is willing to do the work, but not the work that you have demanded of me. Trying to change the ARRL is not my goal. They can bumble along for another century if they so choose. And changing FCC rules is not within the ability of the ARRL anyway. So where do you think I've put my efforts? You can try to maintain the ARRL status quo by spam-botting RRAP at every opportunity, and I think you've got your work cut out for you. I'll keep changing the ARS one amateur radio operator at a time. FWIW, it seems to be working. |
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"Brian" wrote in message om... "Dee D. Flint" wrote in message igy.com... No that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying change doesn't happen without work. Since Brian chooses only to complain and not dig in and do the work, then he can't expect change. Brian's approach of changing because Brian wants the change is the dictatorial approach. Dictator Dee doth protestith too much. I think I've been persuasive in my arguments with respect to changes within the ARS. We've even got Hans discussing one full license class w/o a Morse Code exam requirement, and a learners permit. Gee, where have we heard that before? No Brian is welcome to his opinion. But if he isn't willing to do the work to effect a change then he is being unrealistic in expecting that change to come to pass. That is all. He wants things to change just by saying he wants them to change. I am challenging that self-centered, simplistic, and unrealistic expectation. No, Dee. Your self-centered, complex, and unrealistic expectation that I lead a coup at the ARRL so that I can then have the ARRL effect changes at the FCC is just not going to happen. Ever heard of working smarter, not harder? Brian is willing to do the work, but not the work that you have demanded of me. Trying to change the ARRL is not my goal. They can bumble along for another century if they so choose. And changing FCC rules is not within the ability of the ARRL anyway. So where do you think I've put my efforts? You can try to maintain the ARRL status quo by spam-botting RRAP at every opportunity, and I think you've got your work cut out for you. I'll keep changing the ARS one amateur radio operator at a time. FWIW, it seems to be working. Sorry but haven't seen you change anyone here. From what I've seen, each and every person here has there own opinion and continues to promote that idea. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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"Brian" wrote We've even got Hans discussing one full license class w/o a Morse Code exam requirement, and a learners permit. Gee, where have we heard that before? Don't flatter yourself, Brian. I've been discussing that notion since the mid 1960's when the FCC and ARRL were busy dreaming up their dis-incentive licensing fiasco. Sunuvagun, isn't it a shame I've spoiled another of your organ-grinder dance tunes. 73, de Hans, K0HB |
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